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Your hosts:
Dean and Susan
Vidal
Brightwood
Vineyard and Farm
1202 Lillard's
Ford Rd.
Brightwood, VA
22715
(540) 948-6845
svidal@hughes.net
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Eco-Friendly Cottage Features |
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In renovating the cottage, we incorporated many features that save energy and resources, while providing comfort and beauty for guests. |
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A well insulated, energy-efficient building shell
Formaldehyde-free insulation
Modern wood frame double-glazed windows
Hardwood and tile floors
Extensive use of metal-clad wiring for low electrical field emissions
Non-toxic cleaning materials
Window screens for flow-through ventilation in season
A heat pump with dehumidifier to avoid moisture build up and mold. |
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Joyous amounts of natural light
Free of cigarette smoke
Reused much of an existing structure to preserve tradition and reduce waste.
High percentage of locally sourced wood products.
Reclaimed chestnut and maple hardwood floors.
Instantaneous water heater
Minimum site disturbance with no erosion runoff into the river or stream.
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